1、樱花：源自中国的爱情与希望象征，日本的代表之一。原产于喜马拉雅山脉，被人工栽培后传入中国长江流域及西南地区。秦汉时期宫廷皇族种植至今已有2000多年的栽培历史。当时万国来朝，日本深受中华文化影响，带回了樱花和相关艺术元素。

2、和服：19世纪末称为吴服。吴服源自东吴与日本的商贸活动，将纺织品及缝制方法传入日本。昔日吴服与和服区分明显，但现已同义化。许多售卖和服店标榜“吴服屋”，证明两词同义。

3、相扑：一种类似摔跤体育活动，在唐朝被称作角抵或相扑。大约在那时传入日本，并成为了当地的一项流行运动尽管有人认为中国相扑对其产生了影响，但目前未见确切记载。此后成为日本国技，作为国际性格斗术和体育项目在国内称作大相扑。

4、木屐：古老足衣起源于尧舜禹时代，晋朝时有男女之别。在清代以前尤其是汉晋隋唐时期广泛使用，以桐木底用蒲为鞋麻穿鼻制作而成。在Japan, 这种足饰也被误认为是本土文化的一部分。

5、茶道：从宋代开始，当茶习俗由中国传入Japan. 到明代发展出独具特色的Japanese tea ceremony.

6、花道（ Ikebana）：最初来自Chinese Buddhist temples' flower arrangements during the Sui Dynasty. After arriving in Japan, it developed into a unique art form influenced by Japanese culture and became an important part of women's education.

7、榻榻米（tatami）：A type of flooring originated in China during the Han Dynasty and flourished during the Tang Dynasty. It spread to Japan and Korea during that period. Excavations have found tatami-style furniture in Chinese royal tombs from the Tang era.

8、日本艺伎（Geisha）：Historically not exclusive to Japan; similar professions existed in China's Tang and Song dynasties, where scholars entertained guests with music, dance, and poetry. The tradition continued through Korean "gisaeng" but only persisted as a major cultural institution in Japan until today.

9、新鲜鱼片（Sashimi）：One of China's oldest traditional foods with records dating back to 823 BCE under King Xuan of Zhou (周宣王五年). The dish was called "鲙" or "脍," typically seasoned with garlic or ginger before being served raw. This culinary practice was later adopted by neighboring countries like Japan and Korea.